JOHN LA HAYE
KAP59
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2002
- Posts
- 22
Let me predicate this question.
I have worked with both union companies and non-union companies, aviation and other. At the present time I am working for a non-union 135 sched. pax operation. And, to show my low stature we fly props, yes it's true piston pros at that.
The question I would ask is this.
In the opinion of the esteemed readers of this string.
1; What are the diffeculites of organizing an non-union shop?
(I do know that there are those that hate the idea of unions
and those that do not. )
2; What can be said for the two unions available to the small
company operators? ALPA, Teamsters.
I ask this simply because I am ignorant of the hardships of organizing. When, in the past, I have worked in union shops,
the contract was inplace.
I have talked with ALPA members who are very unhappy with the organization, and those that are very pleased with it. The same holds true with Teamsters.
When the gosip starts Iv'e heard all of the stories about how a contract will protect the workers, and better wages. I don't think that I have a bad gig at the present time and don't know that a union would provide anything I don't have. But I know very little
of this matter.
Enlighten me please.
Also, on bit different note. I have been told that my previous postings my have been a bit over bearing, due to having used a caps lock on the entries. If I have put anyone off or insulted any of you. Please accept my apologies, I lack some social and typing skills.
No offence intended.
I have worked with both union companies and non-union companies, aviation and other. At the present time I am working for a non-union 135 sched. pax operation. And, to show my low stature we fly props, yes it's true piston pros at that.
The question I would ask is this.
In the opinion of the esteemed readers of this string.
1; What are the diffeculites of organizing an non-union shop?
(I do know that there are those that hate the idea of unions
and those that do not. )
2; What can be said for the two unions available to the small
company operators? ALPA, Teamsters.
I ask this simply because I am ignorant of the hardships of organizing. When, in the past, I have worked in union shops,
the contract was inplace.
I have talked with ALPA members who are very unhappy with the organization, and those that are very pleased with it. The same holds true with Teamsters.
When the gosip starts Iv'e heard all of the stories about how a contract will protect the workers, and better wages. I don't think that I have a bad gig at the present time and don't know that a union would provide anything I don't have. But I know very little
of this matter.
Enlighten me please.
Also, on bit different note. I have been told that my previous postings my have been a bit over bearing, due to having used a caps lock on the entries. If I have put anyone off or insulted any of you. Please accept my apologies, I lack some social and typing skills.
No offence intended.